Conservatory Concerts and Lectures 02-16-2007

Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Leon Botstein. The program features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Op. 84, is considered a symbolic anthem for the Hungarian’s struggle for freedom during the Revolution of 1956; Bohuslav Martinů’s Piano Trio and String Orchestra Concertino with violinist Erica Kiesewetter, cellist Robert Martin, and pianist Blair McMillen; Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8; and Johannes Brahms’s Symphony No. 2.
Presented in conjunction with the two-and-a-half-day reunion of Hungarian freedom fighters and the conference, “The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and After: Impact and Contributions.” Concert will be on February 16, 2007 at 8 pm in the Sosnoff Theater This event will be free and open to the public An International Conference THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION OF 1956 AND AFTER: IMPACT AND CONTRIBUTIONS February 15–17, 2007, Bard College With Featured Speakers: CSABA BÉKÉS LÁSZLÓ BITÓ LEON BOTSTEIN IAN BURUMA TIBOR FRANK MIKLÓS HARASZTI PETER KENEZ BÉLA LIPTÁK ISTVÁN RÉV THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 5:30 p.m. Torchlight procession. Entrance, F. W. Olin Humanities Building 8:00 p.m. Concert by Malcolm Bilson, fortepiano. Olin Hall 9:15 p.m. Film: Fiery Autumn. Weis Cinema, Bertelsmann Campus Center FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 10:00 a.m. Conference opens. Olin Hall 8:00 p.m. Concert by the Bard Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, Leon Botstein conducting. Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 10:00 a.m. Conference opens. Olin Hall All events are free and open to the public. CALL 845-758-7080 OR VISIT HUNGARY56.BARD.EDU